Phil D. Jay
1,926 articles · WBN
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Ward’s promoter Goossen reminds Froch and Hearn who the ?super? champion is
By Phil D. Jay
WBA 'super' champion Andre Ward's promoter Dan Goossen has revealed to WBN that his star man has plenty of options open to him for his next fight as talk in the press…
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Hearn: Ward has nowhere to go, Froch is the money and UK is the venue!
By Phil D. Jay
Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn has issued a swift response to Virgil Hunter's comments on WBN today and has reiterated his and fighter Carl Froch's stance that any rematch with Andre Ward will…
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McCloskey urges Khan to fight Brook or Lopez to earn Floyd shot
By Phil D. Jay
Former world light-welterweight title challenger Paul McCloskey has elaborated to WBN on his earlier comments about ex-opponent Amir Khan and remains adamant that the Bolton fighter is aiming above his station in…
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Lebedev disfigured, loses title to Jones with horrendous injuries
By Phil D. Jay
WBA cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev may never be the same fighter again after suffering a terrible facial swelling in losing his title to former champion Guillermo Jones in Moscow. The 33 year-old…
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Tyson Fury: I?m the best, David Haye will get wrecked!
By Phil D. Jay
Unbeaten heavyweight force Tyson Fury has exclusively told WBN that potential opponent David Haye would be taken out if any contest is arranged and has once again declared himself the world's best…
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No catchweights or titles for Pacquiao v Rios in Macau
By Phil D. Jay
WBN has been informed by Top Rank's Carl Moretti that the upcoming welterweight clash between Manny Pacquiao and Brandon Rios on November 24 will not have any weight stipulations or titles attached.…
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Mayweather to equal Marciano at 49-0 before retiring
By Phil D. Jay
Pound for pound king and superstar of a generation Floyd Mayweather Jr. has revealed that he is set to step away from the sport upon completing his six-fight mega-deal with Showtime in…
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WBN Preview: Canelo can have Trout for supper after hefty struggle
By Phil D. Jay
Mexican superstar Saul Alvarez is on the verge of unifying the light-middleweight division tonight in Texas, but has a determined and focused opponent in Austin Trout to deal with first of all.…
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30 Days in May fallout: Mayweather Jail time effects to play out on May 4
By Phil D. Jay
Floyd Mayweather admitted himself that his 63-day stint in a Las Vegas prison had only served to 'make him angrier' and had made him 'f****d up in the head' upon his release,…
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Al Bernstein: Broner no threat to Mayweather, Malignaggi has a slight edge
By Phil D. Jay
Legendary Showtime boxing analyst Al Bernstein has given WBN his valued opinion on a future clash between WBA champion Paulie Malignaggi and current nemesis Adrien Broner, which has been touted for June…
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Lewkowicz says Martinez to retire by 40, talks tough Murray challenge
By Phil D. Jay
WBC middleweight champion Sergio Martinez is facing one of the toughest fighter's of his career on April 27 in Argentina, according to manager and advisor Sampson Lewkowicz. Martinez takes on Briton Martin…
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Trout talks Canelo, Mayweather and sealing legacy at 160
By Phil D. Jay
Austin Trout is gearing up for another huge challenge on the back of his career-best win over Miguel Cotto in December and knows that he is once again the favourite for defeat…
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Marquez calling Arum?s bluff as Macau Pacquiao meeting approaches
By Phil D. Jay
Juan Manuel Marquez has categorically stated once again that a fifth fight with arch-rival Manny Pacquiao is not in his interests, although WBN has learned that his planned meeting with Bob Arum…
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Adrien Broner ahead of Floyd Mayweather?s progress at 23
By Phil D. Jay
As predicted, a masterclass performance last night against a strong lightweight in Gavin Rees elevated Adrien Broner's reputation that extra notch as the confident American heads towards certain superstardom in boxing. At…
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Waiting game for Floyd Mayweather” title=”Waiting game for Floyd Mayweather
By Phil D. Jay
Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer has told WBN that even he is none-the-wiser as to what Floyd Mayweather's plans are for May 4 after the WBC welterweight champion brought Devon Alexander into…
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Mares puts in WBC request to meet De Leon v Velez victor at 126
By Phil D. Jay
27 year-old Mares was hoping to secure a unifcation clash with WBO title holder Nonito Donaire, although negotiations failed to get off the ground and the Mexican is now hoping to be…
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Donaire v Rigondeaux agreed for April 13, only signatures needed
By Phil D. Jay
A high-profile unification bout between WBO super-bantamweight champion and pound for pound star Nonito Donarie and WBA title holder Guillermo Rigondeaux is almost complete after a further round of talks. The fight…
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Some too quick to write off Manny Pacquiao
By Phil D. Jay
?Pacman? up there with the greats of all time The end of an era is upon us, according to some in the boxing world after a shuddering right hand from Juan Manuel…
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Sulaiman offers to mediate in Mayweather v Pacquiao talks
By Phil D. Jay
Jose Suliaman has told World Boxing News that the WBC will do all they can to help an agreement to be reached between welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather and Filipino rival Manny Pacquiao.…
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Sulaiman: Mayweather WBC title decision in early December
By Phil D. Jay
WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. may be stripped of his title in just over two weeks if he doesn?t attend the upcoming WBC Convention and explain his position to President Jose…